{"id":47958,"date":"2026-05-15T11:25:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=47958"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:25:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:25:32","slug":"news-for-england-south-east-17-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/all-regions\/region-9\/2026\/05\/15\/news-for-england-south-east-17-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"News for England South East \u2013 17 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Andover Radio Amateur Club<\/strong> has a net on Sundays on 70.475MHz, starting at 11am.<\/p>\n

There is also a net on 145.275MHz on Mondays at 8pm. Club night on Tuesday is at 7.30pm in Wildhern Village Hall.<\/p>\n

On Thursday from 8pm, there is a net on GB7KT.<\/p>\n

More details are available at arac.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: Mal, G8FHI mal.g8fhi@btinternet.com\u00a0 arac.org.uk<\/p>\n

Banbury Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on 144.5125MHz FM most evenings.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit banburyares.co.uk<\/p>\n

On Monday, Bishop’s Stortford Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a meeting at Farnham Village Hall, starting at 8pm. Visitors and new members are welcome.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday there is a net, starting at 8pm\u00a0on 145.5625MHz.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: bsars.org<\/p>\n

On Thursdays the Bittern DX Group<\/strong> has a net around 145.400MHz.<\/p>\n

Bracknell Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a net on Sundays on GB3BN from 5pm.<\/p>\n

There is a net on\u00a0 Tuesday from 8pm and on Wednesday, also from 8pm, on 145.375MHz.<\/p>\n

Details of all the Club\u2019s events and activities are available at g4bra.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@g4bra.org.uk<\/p>\n

Braintree and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a club net on 145.375MHz and Zoom from 8pm on Thursday. All are welcome.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit badars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: Geoff, G1GNQ 01376 325 429 secretary@badars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Brede Steam Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net via the GB7ZE repeater from 8pm on Wednesdays.<\/p>\n

For more details, visit bsars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@bsars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Bredhurst Receiving and Transmitting Society<\/strong> meets in its shack every Wednesday from 7pm.<\/p>\n

Visit the Society\u2019s Facebook page to find out more.<\/p>\n

Contact: bratsqth.org\/brats\/homepage<\/p>\n

Bromley and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a talk by Chris, M0KPU on photography at its meeting on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The Society\u2019s net on Wednesday is from 9pm, starting on 145.500MHz.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit bdars.wordpress.com<\/p>\n

Contact: Steve, M0PEL, 07452 777908, M0PEL@gmail.com<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Burnham Beeches Radio Club<\/strong> has a Club net from 10.30am, starting on 145.500MHz before moving to 145.275MHz.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, 18 May, there is a presentation by M7IKK entitled \u2018Raspberry Pi DNR Project\u2019. The event starts at 8pm.<\/p>\n

On Saturdays, the Club net takes place from 4pm around 7.063MHz.<\/p>\n

Contact: Greg, G4EBY, ebytronics@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Bury St Edmunds Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> hosts club nets every day from Monday to Thursday. It is a small but very active club.<\/p>\n

Details can be found on the club\u2019s website at bsears.co.uk<\/p>\n

The club\u2019s general chat frequencies are 144.7375MHz FM and 433.400MHz FM.<\/p>\n

Contact: bsears.co.uk<\/p>\n

Cambridge and District Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> meets every other Friday.<\/p>\n

Visit cdarc.org.uk\u00a0 for more information.<\/p>\n

Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a CW net on 144.060MHz on Sundays from 8pm.<\/p>\n

On Mondays, there is a CW net on 3542kHz from 7.30pm. On Tuesday the club open net on GB3ER starts at 8pm.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, CW classes start at 7pm.<\/p>\n

For details, email morse2025@g0mwt.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: g0mwt.org.uk\/training\/index.htm. g0mwt.org.uk<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Chesham and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a club net on 144.320MHz.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit g3mdg.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: Malcolm, G3ZNU 01494 890 840<\/p>\n

Chippenham and District Amateur Radio Club<\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Tuesday starts at 7.30pm and is on the theme of testing new antennas.<\/p>\n

Visit chippenhamradio.club\u00a0 for more information.<\/p>\n

Contact: Alan, G6YCG chippenhamradio.club<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Coulsdon Amateur Transmitting Society<\/strong> has nets on 145.4MHz from 11am and on 3.7MHz from 5pm.<\/p>\n

Wednesday sees a net around 70.425MHz from 9pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@catsradio.org.uk<\/p>\n

Crawley Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> meets between 11am and 1pm on Sundays.<\/p>\n

There is a Club meeting on Wednesday between 8pm and 9.30pm. It will include a presentation by Zander, M1YAP on FPGAs.<\/p>\n

The Club meets at Hut 18, Tilgate Recreational Centre, Tilgate Forest, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5PH.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Stewart, G3YSX on 0772 006 8493.<\/p>\n

Contact: stewart@g3ysx.org.uk<\/p>\n

Cray Valley Radio Society<\/strong> meets\u00a0at the 1st<\/sup> Royal Eltham Scout HQ at the rear of\u00a061 to\u00a071 Southend\u00a0Crescent, Eltham\u00a0London, SE9 2SD\u00a0on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7pm. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome.<\/p>\n

The Society\u2019s net takes place on 145.350MHz on Sundays at 10am.On Thursday at 7.30pm, Jakub, M0KUK will lead a workshop on antenna building.<\/p>\n

On Friday, there is a net on 70.425MHz from 8pm.<\/p>\n

All amateurs, especially Foundation licence holders, are welcome to join in with nets.<\/p>\n

For more details, visit cvrs.uk<\/p>\n

On Wednesdays, Crystal Palace Radio and Electronics Club<\/strong> has a net on 145.525MHz from 8pm. On Saturdays, the Club has a net on 51.55MHz FM from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: cprec.org<\/p>\n

For details of Darenth Valley Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, email info@darenthvalleyrs.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: Phil, M0IMA\u00a0 philbros500@gmail.com<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Dorking and District Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on 3.772MHz SSB from 8.15am.<\/p>\n

There is a daily net from Monday to Saturday on 144.775MHz FM from 10am.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the Society has a social event via Zoom.<\/p>\n

More details are available at ddrs.org.uk\/calendar<\/p>\n

Contact: Sue, M6XUV, ddrs.secretary@gmail.com<\/p>\n

For information on Dover Amateur Radio Club<\/strong>\u2019s events, visit darc.online<\/p>\n

Contact: publicity@darc.online<\/p>\n

Dunstable Downs Radio Club<\/strong> offers a welcoming environment for both newcomers and experienced radio enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

From technical presentations and training sessions to field events and international contacts, the Club provides opportunities to learn, share and connect.<\/p>\n

Based in Dunstable, the Club meets on the first and third Fridays of the month.<\/p>\n

To find out more, including how to join or attend a meeting, visit dunstabledownsradioclub.org<\/p>\n

Contact: Alex Gutsa, G0AGT, 0742 9834 888, alex.m7duo@gmail.com<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, East Kent Radio Society<\/strong> has a club net on 145.450MHz from 7pm.<\/p>\n

For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, email chairman@g0ekr.org<\/p>\n

For details of Edgware and District Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events, visit g3efx.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: g0pqb25@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Every Sunday, Felixstowe and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on 145.400MHz from 10am.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, there is an open net via the GB3PO repeater from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: Mark, M5BOP, fdarsradiosociety@gmail.com<\/p>\n

For details of Guildford and District Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit gdrs.net<\/p>\n

Contact: sec.gdrs@virginmedia.com<\/p>\n

On Tuesday Hammersmith Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> will be meeting from 7pm at William Morris School Annex, W6 8RB.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit m0xhs.uk\/events<\/p>\n

Contact: info@m0xhs.uk<\/p>\n

Harwell Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net via the GB3DI repeater from 3.30pm on Sundays.<\/p>\n

There are virtual coffee shop events via Zoom at 7.30pm on Mondays, and on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30am via Zoom.<\/p>\n

There is a club net on Wednesday at 3.30pm on 7.150 or 3.710MHz. On Friday, there is a net from 8.30pm on 1846 or 3710kHz.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s net is on 145.4125MHz from 3.30pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: g3pia.net\u00a0 secretary@g3pia.net<\/p>\n

Hastings Electronics and Radio Club<\/strong>\u00a0holds a daily simplex net on 144.575MHz at 10am.<\/p>\n

A CW net is held on Mondays at 8pm\u00a0on 144.575MHz. Non-members are welcome.<\/p>\n

On Wednesdays, usually at 1pm, members meet up at various locations in the area for an afternoon of portable radio on the air on both HF and VHF bands using CW, FM and SSB. Non-members are welcome to visit.<\/p>\n

Occasionally, the Club meets on Saturdays around 1pm. As the details vary each week, please visit hastings-electronics-radio-club.com\u00a0 on Wednesday mornings to view up-to-date information about the location and time of the meeting.<\/p>\n

Contact Richard at herc.hastings@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Hilderstone Radio Society<\/strong> has a club meeting on Thursday.<\/p>\n

For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, email secretary@g0hrs.org<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Horsham Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a net on 3.722MHz from 10am.<\/p>\n

On Tuesdays the net moves to 144.725MHz from 9.30pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: harc.org.uk<\/p>\n

On Sundays, Isle of Wight Radio Society<\/strong> has a C4FM net via GB7PO from 8pm. On Tuesdays, there is a joint club net via the GB3IW repeater from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

On Thursdays at 8pm there is another net via the GB3IW repeater. On Fridays, the G3SKY net begins at 7pm.<\/p>\n

Foundation and Intermediate licence training is available at meetings.<\/p>\n

Contact: iowrs.org<\/p>\n

Lowestoft District and Pye Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a net on Mondays on 70.400MHz.<\/p>\n

The Tuesday net is on 145.475MHz from 7pm. The Club meets on Thursdays from 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

The final net of the week is on Friday on 51.490MHz from 7pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@ldparc.co.uk<\/p>\n

The Martello Tower Group<\/strong> has a net every Sunday at 8pm via the GB3CE repeater.<\/p>\n

On Mondays, the net via the GB3CL repeater begins at 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: martellotowergroup.com<\/p>\n

Medway Amateur Receiving and Transmitting Society<\/strong> nets take place each weekday from 9.30am on 144.650MHz.<\/p>\n

Contact: Roger, G0NRL, g0nrl@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

Mid Herts RAYNET<\/strong> is always looking for volunteers to join a dedicated team to assist in the smooth running of the group and local supported events.<\/p>\n

So, if you are already a licensed radio amateur, or are studying to become one, and can volunteer a few hours each month, please get in touch.<\/p>\n

This is your chance to use your hobby and give back to the community. If you would like to get involved, please contact Keith Batchelor via email at\u00a0keithbatchelor10@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Mid Sussex Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a direction-finding event on Friday. Meet at Cyprus Hall car park in Burgess Hill at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.<\/p>\n

For details of the Society\u2019s events and activities, email progsec@midsussexars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: progsec@midsussexars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s meeting tomorrow, 18 May, features a talk by Francis, M0UKF entitled \u2018Tinkering with Linux: An Introduction\u2019.<\/p>\n

On Friday, the club coffee and chat on Zoom starts at 10.30am.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Society\u2019s events and activities, visit mkars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> meets at CNS School on Wednesday from 7pm.<\/p>\n

The regular Contest Net takes place on Friday from 9pm on 145.250MHz.<\/p>\n

For details of all events, visit norfolkamateurradio.org<\/p>\n

North Kent Radio Society<\/strong> members will hear a talk on digital stations by Stephen, G8JZT at its meeting on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Contact: andyfribbens@btinternet.com<\/p>\n

On Thursday, Reading and District Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a net via the GB3RD repeater from 8pm.<\/p>\n

For more details, visit radarc.org<\/p>\n

Shefford and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s meeting on Thursday is a rig check-up clinic.<\/p>\n

For details of all the Society\u2019s events, visit sadars.co.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: g8oud@icloud.com<\/p>\n

Silverthorn Radio Club<\/strong> has a Club meeting on Friday from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: colin.carter@btinternet.com<\/p>\n

Southampton Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> meets at Bitterne railway station from 7pm on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Contact: G3SOU@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

Southdown Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a net on Tuesday at 2pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: sars.club<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, 18 May, Southgate Amateur Radio Club<\/strong> has a Club net on 430.8625MHz between 8pm and 9pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: Nigel, G0RPM g0rpm@hotmail.co.uk<\/p>\n

Stevenage and District Amateur Radio Society<\/strong> has a club sked at 8pm on the 80m band each Friday close to 3.726MHz.<\/p>\n

On the last Friday of each month, a 2m sked takes place on, or close to,\u00a0145.450MHz.<\/p>\n

More information can be found at sadars.com<\/p>\n

Surrey Radio Contact Club<\/strong> meets on the first and third Mondays of the month, except on Bank Holidays. On Sundays, the Club has a net on 1905kHz from 9.30am.<\/p>\n

Every Monday there is a net on 3.710MHz at 9am. On Tuesday, a net on 51.55MHz starts at 8pm.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday there is a net on 28.078MHz from 10am. On Thursday, there is a net on 8pm on 70.30MHz.<\/p>\n

On Friday, there are nets from 7.30pm on 144.6125MHz and on 145.35MHz from 8pm.<\/p>\n

Contact: John, G3MCX, 020 8688 3322<\/p>\n

For more details of Sutton and Cheam Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities, visit scrs.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: secretary@scrs.org.uk<\/p>\n

For details of Thames Amateur Radio Group<\/strong>\u2019s activities and events, visit thamesarg.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: Andrew Atkinson, M0IXY, secretary@thamesarg.org.uk<\/p>\n

Information on West Kent Amateur Radio Society<\/strong>\u2019s events and activities can be found at wkars.org.uk<\/p>\n

Contact: Phil, G3MGQ secretary@wkars.org.uk<\/p>\n

On Friday from 8pm, Whitton Amateur Radio Group<\/strong> has a club night including HF and VHF operating.<\/p>\n

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